Gateway Western – A Regional in Transition documents the troubled and challenging history of an important segment of Midwestern railroading. The result of years of research, this book covers the Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City lines of the former Illinois Central Gulf (originally Chicago & Alton/Gulf, Mobile & Ohio) as they were spun off in the late 1980s. The first attempt was Chicago, Missouri & Western, that quickly ran into financial difficulty. With these important rail transportation hubs and Amtrak service between Chicago and St. Louis in jeopardy, a combination of events brought Santa Fe and others to the table and Gateway Western was created. Authors Ryan Crawford, James E. Lewnard, and Matthew Freix share the history of both regionals (Chicago, Missouri & Western and Gateway Western) in this new book containing more than 200 pages. A wealth of color photos take the reader across the system, show the equipment, and tell the story of this interesting chapter in Midwest railroading. The book includes coverage of Amtrak, Kansas City Southern, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and other roads that were associated with this regional operation.

8.5 x 11 Hardcover, 224 Pages

By Ryan Crawford, James E. Lewnard and Matthew Freix

Table of Contents:

1             Creation of CM&W

2              St. Louis District

3              Springfield District

4              Carrollton District

5              Kansas City District

6              CM&W Diesel and Freight Car Roster

7              Southern Pacific Initiates Operations

8              Gateway Western Introduction

9              Sub 1: Roodhouse, Ill., to Godfrey, Ill.

10           Sub 2: Roodhouse, Ill., to Mexico, Mo.

11           Sub 3: Mexico, Mo. to Rock Creek Jct. (KC)

12           Sub 4: Jacksonville, Ill., to Murrayville, Ill.

13           Sub 5: Mexico, Mo., to Fulton, Mo.

14           Sub 6: Roodhouse, Ill., to Cockrell, Ill., (Springfield)

15           Sub 7: Godfrey, Ill., to E. St. Louis, Ill.

16           Gateway Western Diesel and Freight Car Roster

Bring your layout to life with structures that tell a story. Gathered from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman, Structures for Model Railroads offers ideas and inspiration for modelers of every skill level. Inside, you’ll find a wide variety of projects — from rural train stations and country stores to whole city blocks, plus coal sheds, factories, and more. Whether you’re scratchbuilding a detailed interlocking tower or adding a simple loading dock, each article includes practical techniques, clear photos, and expert tips to help you achieve realistic results. Create scenes that capture the character of the railroad you model and make your layout truly your own.

Topics include:

• Scribe-and-Break Construction Method
• Classic Station Kitbash
• Scratchbuild a Coal Shed
• Billboard From a Photo
• Boxcar Sheds
• Creamery Kitbash
• City Block on a Slope
• Four Structures, One Kit
• Scratchbuilt Interlocking Tower
• Kitbash a General Store
• Kitbash a Large Textile Mill
• …and more!

8.5 x 11 Softcover, 96 Pages

Edited By Otto M. Vondrak

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